Requisition Number: 31449
Company: Springfields Fuels Ltd
Location: Salwick Preston, GB
We are looking for a technically skilled professional to join our Metallurgical Laboratory as an Analytical Team Leader – Support. This development role provides a pathway to Metallurgical Laboratory Manager, offering growth in technical and leadership capabilities. The role will involve working with the Laboratory Manager to gain experience in laboratory operations, technical leadership, and delivery, and ultimately leading the metallurgical analysis function. The position is based at the Springfields Fuel Site and will report directly to the Metallurgical Laboratory Manager.
Responsibilities
Analysis and Investigation
- Analyze products, components, and finished fuel ensuring results are accurate, traceable, and support important decisions.
- Conduct investigations, testing, and failure analysis.
- Perform routine and non‑routine laboratory work.
- Produce clear reports and provide technical guidance.
Leadership & Development
- Build capability across metallurgical techniques and lab operations.
- Support team coordination, prioritisation, and performance routines.
- Progressively take ownership of people, processes and systems.
Laboratory Operations
- Plan and manage workloads to meet business needs.
- Use LIMS for data management and reporting.
- Collaborate with Production, PDG and Quality teams.
Quality, Compliance & Safety
- Work within UKAS‑accredited systems and ensure traceability.
- Apply quality control and manage deviations.
- Support method development and validation.
- Follow safety standards, procedures and risk assessments.
Continuous Improvement
- Investigate issues and improve analytical methods.
- Enhance processes and collaborate with stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- BSc in a relevant scientific discipline with 2+ years of experience, or 5–10 years of relevant experience without a degree.
- Experience in metallurgical laboratory practices.
- Knowledge of regulated environments.
- Awareness of industrial and radiological hazards.
Main Skills
- Experience with metallurgical techniques.
- Knowledge of quality systems, method validation and uncertainty.
Benefits
- Attractive compensation.
- Great benefits and safety:
- Peer‑to‑peer recognition programme.
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Employee Assistance Programme: confidential counselling and resources for employees, eligible dependants and household members.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Community service events and team‑building activities.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
